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Tax Havens For When You Win The LotteryAndorraAndorra, a small country nestled between Spain and France, doesn't have any income tax for individuals or companies. It's only real taxes are customs duties, local property taxes and corporate registration fees.
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Tax Havens For When You Win The LotterySwitzerlandSwitzerland is the #1 tax haven in the world. This mountainous European nation has a long history of bank secrecy. On top of that, the Swiss do not consider tax evasion to be a crime. What more could you ask for?(credit: Thinkstock)

Tax Havens For When You Win The LotterySaudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia is so rich in natural resources like gold, coal, uranium and oil that the economy doesn't rely on corporate taxes as a primary source of revenue. Their taxes range from extremely low to nonexistent.(credit: Thinkstock)

Tax Havens For When You Win The LotteryPanamaPanama, one of the most beautiful countries in the Caribbean, does not charge any tax on income produced from sources outside the country. That includes proceeds from sales made outside of the country.(credit: Thinkstock)

Tax Havens For When You Win The LotteryMonacoMonaco is an independent city state situated along the scenic French Riviera. Although Monaco charges taxes to companies and French residents, the country's taxes are extremely low. Foreigners can stay tax exempt.(credit: Thinkstock)

Tax Havens For When You Win The LotteryLuxembourgLuxembourg has long been one of Europe's most popular tax havens, with some of the strongest secrecy laws around. More recently, the country has moved, with some success, to overcome its haven status.(credit: Thinkstock)

Tax Havens For When You Win The LotteryHong Kong What's most attractive about investing or saving money in this small-city state along the south coast of China? Hong Kong isn't part of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). They still charge taxes, but the percentages are way lower than the international average.
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Tax Havens For When You Win The LotteryGibraltarThis British territory, located at the opening to the Mediterranean is a great place to run a company, as long as you're not a resident. According to Gibraltar law, a company managed by a non-resident enjoys tax exempt status. (credit: Thinkstock)

Tax Havens For When You Win The LotteryDubaiThe benefit of managing investments or companies in Dubai is that there are no taxes of any kind. This Middle Eastern state - part of the United Arab Emirates - won't audit you, nor will its government agencies require you to share information.(credit: Thinkstock)

Tax Havens For When You Win The LotteryCyprusCyprus, in the eastern Mediterranean, just south of Turkey, is home to beautiful beaches, historical landmarks and an extremely low corporate tax rate (10%). And, as if that weren't enough of a draw, there is no capital gains tax or withholding tax on offshore companies.(credit: Thinkstock)

Tax Havens For When You Win The LotteryCayman IslandsThe Cayman Islands, in the western Caribbean, relies solely on import duties, tourist fees, licensing fees and other indirect methods of taxation. Investors don't have to pay income, capital gains, gift or estate taxes.(credit: Thinkstock)

Tax Havens For When You Win The LotteryBermudaBermuda doesn't currently offer much in the way of tax benefits for individuals, but businesses are totally exempt from income and capital gains taxes. So if you just won the lottery and want to start a business on an island in the Atlantic, Bermuda might be the best place for you.
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Tax Havens For When You Win The LotteryBahamasThe Bahamas is a collection of islands southeast of Florida. This popular vacation destination offers fun in the sun but doesn't tax personal income, capital gains, inheritance or gifts.(credit: Thinkstock)

Tax Havens For When You Win The LotteryAnguillaPeople bringing boats ashoreThis British territory in the Caribbean is a neutral tax jurisdiction. There are no income, capital gains, estate, profit or other direct taxes on people or companies. You don't even have to be a resident. With beaches like this, why keep your vast fortune anywhere else?

Tax Havens For When You Win The LotteryVanuatuBesides beautiful views and great weather, this South Pacific island nation offers protective banking secrecy laws as well as privacy and confidentiality for its clients. Vanuatu will take care of your money.
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